The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1916)

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10 EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY, MARCH, 1916 A WONDERFUL demonstration of esteem was the greeting accorded Mr. Edison when he entered the dining hall on the occasion of the annual banquet of the Edison Club, February 5th, at Newark, N. J. Nearly five hundred employees, representatives from various departments of Thomas A. Edison, Inc., stood on their chairs, vigorously waved handkerchiefs and napkins and nearly five hundred throats told in cheers what could not be expressed in words. Truly, a welcome to moisten the eye of an emperor. Fifth Annual Banquet of thl The above photograph was taken a any importance in the Edison J Among the numerous entertainers secured for the occasion were our own Billy Murray and Walter Van Brunt, who met with a resounding reception and well they deserved it, for they were in fine trim and displayed the talent which makes them such Amberol favorites. One of the closest friends of Mr. Edison, Hudson Maxim, scientist and author of "Defenseless America," was speaker of the evening. His subject was "Genius," the personification of which he declared was Thomas A. Edison. In conclusion Mr. Maxim